Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134074254
ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 22 - Section 22.9 - Cenozoic Era: Age of Mammals - Concept Checks - Page 697: 3

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Most of the evidence for the early evolution of our ancestors has been discovered in Africa. Africa is known for its rich fossil record, particularly in regions like the East African Rift and the Great Rift Valley. Fossils of early hominins, the group of primates that includes modern humans and our extinct relatives, have been found in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa. These fossils provide critical insights into the evolutionary history and development of our early human ancestors.

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